Yitin (Ed) Wang’s research focuses on biodegradation and biotransformation of environmental pollutants. He and his graduate students have investigated the removal efficiencies of various bioreactors systems in the laboratory for a range of organic and inorganic contaminants. The performance of these processes is mathematically modeled using biokinetics, molecular diffusion, and mass transfer as well as reactor configuration.
Biotransformation of Metals Areas
Kinetics of Anaerobic Processes
Water Pollution Control
Ph.D. Environmental Engineering in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois-Urbana, 1984
M.S. Environmental Engineering in Civil Engineering, University of Delaware, 1981
M.S. Sanitary Engineering in Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1976
B.S. Civil Engineering, National Chung-Hsing University, 1974
1997-Present: Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky
1991 – 1996: Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky
1986 – 1990: Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kentucky
1984 – 1985: Research Associate, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL.
